Question

bio - 202 topic 3: cardiovascular system physiology
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what is the difference between the right and left sides of the heart?
both sides pump blood to the lungs and the rest of the body equally.
the left side pumps blood to the lungs, while the right side pumps oxygen - rich blood to the rest of the body.
the right side pumps oxygen - rich blood to the rest of the body, while the left side pumps blood to the lungs.
the left side is responsible for deoxygenating blood, while the right side is responsible for oxygenating blood.
the right side pumps blood to the lungs, while the left side pumps oxygen - rich blood to the rest of the body.

Explanation:

The heart has two sides. The right side receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation. The left side receives oxygen - rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the rest of the body.

Answer:

The right side pumps blood to the lungs, while the left side pumps oxygen - rich blood to the rest of the body.